WUWM has the largest public radio newsroom in southeastern Wisconsin. Our radio market is Milwaukee – Racine (#42) In addition to covering the local issues that are most important to the community, WUWM’s news team runs special reporting initiatives on significant beats, including the environment, education, and race and ethnicity and 2024 has seen exceptional work on the RNC and election coverage. Their local show and podcast, Lake Effect, brings the community local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee. 

Over the last three decades, WUWM has increased content creation, become more proficient at raising funds to sustain its operation, and expanded its impact on the community. WUWM won 25 awards for work produced in 2023 by the Newsroom, Lake Effect and Digital Teams. The stories and interviews were honored in competitions held by state, regional and national journalism organizations. The independent, educational mission of WUWM and its programs fuel a passionate bond with its growing listenership.

Journalists at WUWM identify, report, edit and produce a wide range of stories for all WUWM programs and digital platforms. The Von Fellowship is a one-year position, designed to give recently graduated students the opportunity to work in a professional news environment, preparing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The Von Fellow is expected to be a self-starter who can manage their time, find news story ideas and follow through with assignments/meet deadlines. We greatly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Specific duties include:

•Research, gather, write, edit and produce stories and interviews for broadcast and digital platforms.

•Respond to, and report on, other news stories as assigned.

•Participate in station activities including fund drives and community events.
 

Please note that this position requires frequent travel on an independent basis throughout the Milwaukee area using your own mode of transportation.